Hotel availability with the event block is available on a first-come, first-come basis. As inventory allows, the deadline to make a reservation is May 8, 2026.


After this date, reservations cannot be guaranteed. Starting on May 10, 2026, you may contact the hotels directly about your reservation. Prior to this date, the hotels will not be able to provide reservation details, however, if you received a confirmation number you can be assured that your hotel room is booked.



If you have questions regarding your room reservation, please reach out to vpf@conferencedirect.com. 

Check-in time is at 4:00 PM and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Requests for early check-in or late check-out are managed by the hotel and should be made directly with the hotel front desk.

There is a 72-hour cancellation policy to cancel your hotel reservation. Cancelling less than 72-hours prior to your arrival date or failing to show will result in a charge equal to a one-night stay per room applied to the credit card provided during the reservation process.

There are multiple ways to travel from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to your hotel. Taxis, Uber or Lyft are all readily available from all Bay Area airports. The commute typically takes 30 minutes. Public transportation is also an option. For more information, visit the SFO website.

Hotels do not offer shuttle service from the airport. 

Please ensure that you have a valid passport and visa for entry into the United States. Check with your local Embassy, Consulate or travel agency on current requirements. We also recommend visiting the CDC website for information on traveling safely and healthily.

Travel visa applications are managed independently by attendees. Visa can provide a Letter of Invitation and Hotel Confirmation Letter for registered attendees to support your visa application process. 

For reference on visa requirements, you may visit: 
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html/visa

Link for reference only. Please check against local requirements as needed.

If you require a formal invitation letter from Visa to support your visa application, please select the box on the registration form or contact us at visapaymentsforum@visa.com.

We make every effort to ensure Visa events are fully inclusive and accessible. If you require specific arrangements or have any concerns, please mark the access requirements section on the registration form or contact visapaymentsforum@visa.com.

San Francisco in June is typically cool and foggy in the mornings, with sunny afternoons and average temperatures around 65°F (18°C).

San Francisco is in the U.S. Pacific Time Zone. The event times are in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

If you are registered but are no longer able to attend VPF San Francico, you may choose to transfer your registration to a colleague within your organization. Once you cancel your registration using the link provided in your registration confirmation email, you will receive instructions on how to transfer the registration to your designated colleague. The deadline for transferring a registration is May 8. 

Hotel reservations will need to be updated through the link in the hotel confirmation email.
 
Refunds will not be provided for this event. 

We have prepared a draft email to share with your management. Please modify to suit your needs. 

Subject: Request to Attend Global Visa Payments Forum San Francisco 2026
 
Dear [SUPERVISOR NAME],
 
I am requesting your approval to attend Global Visa Payments Forum San Francisco 2026, June 9-11, in San Francisco, CA. The annual event is a truly unique opportunity to collaborate with leaders from across the payments industry as we examine insights, trends and innovations as well as explore ways to help businesses like ours thrive.
 
More specifically, VPF San Francisco features:

• Visionary keynotes: Hear from Visa and industry leaders about how Visa and our clients are delivering tomorrow's commerce, today.
• Breakout sessions: Deep dive  into learning about new products, solutions, and insights to help drive growth for your business.
• Interactive experiences: Engage with emerging payments technology through live showcases and demonstrations. 
• Networking and events: Connect with peers, industry influencers and leaders and enjoy show-stopping entertainment and one-of-a-kind experiences together.  

 
In addition to bolstering our business as a whole, I believe attending Global VPF San Francisco 2026 will aid in my professional growth. Further, I’ll plan to share valuable insights, best practices and other key takeaways with my colleagues in the form of a presentation when I return. 
 
The estimated cost of attendance is as follows: 
Travel: [PRICE]
Lodging: [PRICE]
Meals: [PRICE]
Event Pass: $2,500
Total: [PRICE]
 
If I register by March 4, we can take advantage of early bird pricing and save $500.
 
Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to discussing this opportunity further.
 
Sincerely, 
[NAME]
 

Please contact visapaymentsforum@visa.com with any additional questions.